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[powderpost]

Been somewhat quiet for the past three months or so. Went for an eye test and discovered I have a bout of macular degeneration in one eye, fortunately it hasn't gone far. The whole idea of it rocked me back a bit. Best solution I thought was to get back into the shed with the new glasses and cut up some timber, this is the result. The jar is 125mm high and 125mm diameter. Fairly simple job, but I am fairly happy with it. Made from Queensland maple. The top is also maple (slightly different colour) with red cedar and yellow walnut forming the pattern. Certainly helped to get me going to the point where I started a second job, a laminated maple platter now well advanced. Should be finished tomorrow.
Jim

[wheelinround]

Jim sorry to hear that but it looks like you have taken the bull by the horns and the glasses are helping

Love the vessels :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Ozkaban]

Wow! If that's what you can produce with a crook eye, then I've got no excuses! that is really nice...

Cheers,
Dave

[Ironwood]

Top job Jim, looks like its up to your usual high standards.

I dont know anything about macular degeneration, but I hope it doesnt slow you down too much.

[Ad de Crom]

Hi Jim, wonderful segmented turning mate, looked for a long time to the details and can only say WOW.
Yeah guys of our age huh, I'm of the same age as you are, and our eyes are not longer the eyes of a 20 year young fellow, but as I can see on the pictures good enough for a stunning piece of work.
What are you going to do with this, selling or giving it a nice place in your living room?
All the best.
Ad :2tsup:

[eisbaer]

that is truly amazing work. Agree with ozkaban. :) i feel like my eyes are wasted on me now cause that is well beyond my skills, good eyes or not.. :)

[powderpost]

Thanks for the nice comments. You blokes really should have a go, it is not that hard to do.
Ad... it will join the rest of my pieces, thanks.
Jim

[dai sensei]

Well done Jim, I really love that top pattern :2tsup:

[Farnk]

That's it, I'm going to give this segmented turning thing a go.
Looks simply awesome mate!:2tsup:

[Rum Pig]

Showoff


I'm sorry to hear about your eye but hopefully you have caught it in time.
I really do love that piece I need a clean shed before I can even think of doing something like that well done:2tsup:

[Texian]

That's a beauty Jim! Some pretty intricate work there on the top.

[Ed Reiss]

Nice work Jim...apparently the "bum" eye hasn't had impact on your designs:2tsup:

[munruben]

Really nice work Jim, in fact, excellent:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[coffenup]

bloody great work mate another prime project:D:rolleyes:
Regards Michael

[powderpost]

Thanks again for the positive comments. :B
Jim

[peterpiper]

Fan-bloody-tastic!!! again
pete

[ElizaLeahy]

Something that perfect is just... wrong!!!!

It's beautiful!